
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY from $600 (76 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Tompkins County.


Ravenwood Apartments

710 E State St

Eddygate Park Apartments

Creekwood Apartments
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West Village Apartments

230 Sapsucker Woods Rd, Unit 1A

36 German Cross Rd, Unit S3

127 Catherine St, Unit 1

111 Catherine St, Unit 1

123 Catherine St, Unit 1

665 Buffalo Rd

RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown

The Belleayre Building

Country Gardens Apartments

Carriage House Apartments

Discover the Serenity of University Park

518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2

The Gem – Collegetown’s Hidden Treasure

North Wood Apartments

Village Solars

Lakeland Apartments

Fairview Apartments

Commons West

Westbourne Apartments

Lansing West Apartments

Edgecliff Apartments

Pineridge Residences

Mount Pleasant Apartments

181 Ellis Hollow Creek Rd, Unit D

426 Winthrop Dr, Unit 1

129 College Ave

Gaslight Village

Uptown Village Apartments

1313 E State St

204 N Cayuga St, Unit 2
Tompkins County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tompkins County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Tompkins County Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $900 | $3,493 |
Tompkins County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $620 | $4,378 |
Tompkins County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,041 | $5,021 |
Tompkins County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $750 | $5,935 |
Tompkins County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $803 | $6,000 |
Tompkins County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $750 | $7,250 |
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Cheapest Available Tompkins County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tompkins County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Ravenwood Apartments in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $700. 111 Osmun Place - See Details in the North Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tompkins County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ravenwood Apartments | Room Rental | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
111 Osmun Place - See Details | Apt 3 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Eddygate Park Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $900 |
West Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,041 |
Country Gardens Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
509 Wyckoff Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tompkins County area is the $0.26 price per square foot 116 Cook St Model at 116 Cook St in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Tompkins County apartment is the 303 Cornell St Model at 303 Cornell St, Unit B starting at $750 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tompkins County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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116 Cook St | 116 Cook St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
303 Cornell St, Unit B | 303 Cornell St | 5BR,2BA | $0.38 |
212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 2025 | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
111 Osmun Place - See Details | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun | 3BR,1BA | $0.44 |
Uptown Village Apartments | Uptown 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
119 Honness Ln, Unit A | 119 Honness Ln | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.63 |
West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
648 -702 Hudson St | 702 Downstairs | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Country Gardens Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center | 6 bed/1.5 bath | 6BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tompkins County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tompkins County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tompkins County is at 509 Wyckoff Rd listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tompkins County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tompkins County Apartment is $700 at Ravenwood Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tompkins County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tompkins County is starting from $1,041 at West Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Tompkins County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tompkins County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 111 Osmun Place - See Details and starts from $800.
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